Good morning, Saginaw.

Due to funding shortages, the Saginaw YMCA canceled its food giveaways for September, October, and December—leaving residents in need to seek alternatives.

In a drive-thru event on Monday, the East Side Soup Kitchen distributed over 25,000 pounds of food to help many in Saginaw.

Insufficient funding forced the Saginaw YMCA to cancel its local food giveaway for the rest of the year + the move reflects a broader challenge in supporting food programs.

Mott Community College is inviting students, faculty and the community to shape its 2026/2027 plan through a 15-minute survey and listening sessions in Clio, Lapeer, Fenton and Flint—with the survey open until Friday, Oct.

3. The effort comes amid leadership controversy following the approval of President Shaunda Richardson-Snell’s contract.

Former Saginaw Mayor Wilmer Jones Ham will have her funeral service on Friday, Sept.

20 at The Dow Event Center—attendees must wear black and gold, her Saginaw High School colors—and arrive early due to the lack of a ticket system; visitations are set for Sept. 19 at two local venues.

Week 3 of high school football in Saginaw saw several standout players and fans can vote for their favorite player until 11 p.m. Thursday + the vote will help reveal the top local talent.

Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the Flint Firebirds take on the Saginaw Spirit and enjoy an exciting hockey broadcast.

Niagara IceDogs vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream available — Catch the action as the IceDogs take on the Spirit in a thrilling hockey match.

Saginaw Comic Con at The Market

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — SVRC Marketplace — Free entry — A vivid celebration for comic enthusiasts, cosplayers, and families to unleash their inner heroes.

The Great Gatsby Ballet

7-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available — Experience a dazzling ballet adaptation of the classic tale filled with wealth, love, and tragedy.

Kitchener Rangers vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the thrilling hockey matchup as the Kitchener Rangers take on the Saginaw Spirit live on FloHockey.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Film Screening

2-5 p.m. — Temple Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved cult classic film at the charming Temple Theatre in Saginaw.